Gordon Hayward is hanging up his sneakers.
The 34-year-old called it a career after 14 NBA seasons, announcing his decision on social media on Thursday. “It’s been an incredible ride and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped me achieve more than I ever imagined.” Gordon Hayward handles the ball in Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks, on May 11, 2024.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Gordon Hayward shoots in front of San Antonio Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvil during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Oklahoma City.The following season, he bolted for Boston, reuniting with his former Butler coach Brad Stevens, who was a key figure in turning him from an unranked three-star recruit into an NBA player.
He was frustrated after their second-round playoff exit in which he played a grand total of 15 minutes in the six-game series.. “Certainly frustrating. I feel as a player, I have a lot to offer. Just wasn’t really given much of an opportunity to do that. I thought I would be given that opportunity.”
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